Congress Was Supposed to Vote on 3 Crypto Bills This Week
The crypto industry was headed for a landmark moment in the House with three bills that it helped push going to a vote. But a coalition of ultraconservative House Republicans staged a mutiny.
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Meta offers support for urdu AI models as Pakistan deepens digital push
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, scaling artificial intelligence adoption, and empowering youth through technology. Meta presented its latest developments in AI, including the LLaMA open-source … Read more
How to Travel Without a Phone
Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.
Strava Fitness App Revealed Locations of Swedish Leaders
Secret meetings and private holidays of the royal family and prime minister were inadvertently made public on Strava, which has raised security concerns in other instances.
AI to be incorporated within cars starting next week
Elon Musk confirmed that his company’s Grok AI will soon be integrated into Tesla cars, allowing the electric vehicle giant to keep pace with competitors such as Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Musk shared the news on X Thursday, saying the rollout of Grok to Tesla cars is expected to happen by next week at the latest. … Read more
Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search
The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.
Nvidia C.E.O. Treads Carefully in Beijing
Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, is trying to balance his company’s interests as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence.
Intel CEO admits it’s ‘too late’ to be competitive with AI rivals
Intel’s recent struggles in the highly competitive semiconductor market have come to a head, with the company’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, claiming that the company has fallen behind in the AI race. According to Oregon Tech, Tan confirmed internally that Intel is no longer a contender among the top 10 semiconductor companies, marking a stark contrast … Read more
Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk
Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.
A.I.-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse Are Flooding the Internet
Organizations that track the material are reporting a surge in A.I. images and videos, which are threatening to overwhelm law enforcement.
